I wrote these lyrics in response to meditation on Psalm 11. It's a simple 5 stanza hymn with a basic meter and rhyme-scheme. My recommendation is to read Psalm 11 first and then read the hymn. Also, I don't have a melody yet so if anyone is inspired to write one I'd love to hear what people come up with! The shadows hide a hateful foe We know his aim, we fear his bow An earthly refuge calls to us But heaven's King shall be our trust We shall not flee to mountain high Nor shall we leave this world and hide For though the wicked foe assail, Our true foundation shall not fail We do not stand on earth or stone But in the care of heaven's throne Where God the Judge of all presides And sees our plight with loving eyes His hand shall bring the wicked low With fire and wind and every woe For He shall save His righteous saints The upright shall behold His face Yet who are we to claim such grace? For we are of that wicked race Behold! Our God brought low for us That we might own His righteousness!